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Horse Chestnut vs Black Cherry

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Horse Chestnut
Black Cherry

Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows.

The fruit is edible and is commonly used to flavor rum and brandy. It is also edible and often eaten fresh or used in wine or jelly. Black Cherry trees typically begin producing fruit when they are 10 years of age.

Black Cherry wood is a rich reddish-brown color and is strong, making it valued in cabinetry and woodworking. It is often used in reclamation as well.

The leaves can poison livestock as they contain cyanide derivatives and precursors. However, many have noted that deer still seem to browse their trees with impunity and birds and other animals eat the fruit when available.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Black Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names: mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry